Callus Induction of Aloe vera L var chinensis(Haw) Berg

Studies were given to the induction and growth of callus of Aloe vera L.var.chinensis(Haw.) Berg when the young stem was applied as explant.MS was taken as basic medium,added with various concentrations of auxins(IAA,IBA,NAA and 2,4-D),cytokinins(6-BA,KT and Zeatin) and the different combinations of these plant growth regulators.Results showed that the callus is barely induced by cytokinin alone,and the callus induction rates have significant difference when different concentrations of auxin and different combinations of auxin with cytokinin are used on the MS medium.In order to inhibit callus browning during culturing,various concentrations of vitamin C or active carbon are added into four combinations of auxin and cytokinin respectively,which can induce callus most effectively.The result showsd that vitamin C can alleviate callus browning more effectively than the active carbon.The most efficient medium for induction and growth of callus of Aloe vera L.var.chinensis(Haw.) Berg was MS+2.0 mg/L 6-BA+0.5 mg/L 2,4-D+10 mg/ L vitamin C,with which the callus induction rate can reach to 91.4% and callus grow vigorously.